The English Language

Borrowed Words From
Welsh

10 Words Listed


Welsh Language Notes

Welsh is an Indo-European language spoken in the UK region of Wales.


WordMeaningNotes
clutter   Crowded untidy state.
corgi dwarf dog Short legged dog.
crowd   A large number of persons.
crumpet   A soft cake. UK slang for a sexually desirable woman.
cwm valley  
flannel wool A piece of woolen cloth.
flimsy   Fragile.
javelin   A light spear.
maggot   Insect larva.
penguin white head Southern hemisphere flightless sea bird.

[Borrowed Words (Walloon French)] [Borrowed Words (Wiradhuri)]

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